Black Abbey
Black Abbey
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syrnomad
Orlando, FL57 contributions
Sep 2022
Beautiful Abbey, the history is quit moving here! Stained glass is amazing. Well worth a visit while in Kilkenny. We were here 30 years ago and so glad we returned.
Written 26 March 2023
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HappyHammer69
Port Macquarie, Australia918 contributions
Jan 2023
Great old church, stone walls and the stained glass windows are beautiful. Such a pleasure to see an understated church rather than the over the top European equivalents.
Written 21 February 2023
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BikesStrong
Saratoga Springs, NY121 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a lovely stop on your walk around Kilkenny. The exterior is beautiful as was the interior. There is a donation box just inside - use it!
Written 9 February 2023
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holsgirlDublin
Portmarnock, Ireland448 contributions
Feb 2023
Was brought here with Shenanigans Walking tour. The stain glass window is stunning. Inside the abbey is quaint and beautiful Have been to KK many times but never came across this before
Written 7 February 2023
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hhenderson02
Dublin, Ireland28 contributions
Feb 2023
I visited later in the day and was the only one there. Stunning stained glass and statutes, one dating back to the 1260s. Very awe-inspiring and poignant experience. Beautiful!
Written 6 February 2023
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JanetSmith95
Nantwich, UK229 contributions
Oct 2022
We were persuaded to go here by an elderly Irishman that we met. We are so glad we did. Beautiful vivid stained glass and another elderly gentleman told us the story about the coffins outside. We found everyone so friendly.
Written 7 November 2022
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Keven R
6 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
It might be the fact that it was raining a lot outside and kinda dark, but it didn't seem like anything impressive. The cathedral we saw right before it was better overall. It's a charming spot still, and the stained glass were great.
Written 7 September 2022
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Paula T
Chelsea, Canada46 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a typical church with typical layout and typical windows. The small rose garden is pretty, as is the walk across the small stream. Nothing remarkable.
Written 3 August 2022
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LucyAbu
Pasadena, CA250 contributions
Jun 2022
The stained glass inside is absolutely beautiful! It is well worth the walk if you are visiting the round tower or Kilkenny castle.
Written 30 June 2022
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Jaimee G
Urbana, IL435 contributions
Jun 2022
As there was a service in session exactly when we arrived, we did not go in, but the outside was beautiful with it's giant stained glass window. The walk to and from the abbey (from Kilkenny Castle to St. Canice's Cathedral) was also nice along quaint alleys and the Medieval Mile.
Written 22 June 2022
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Hi, we are planning a visit to Ireland next summer and it says on Google Maps that The Black Abbey is permanently closed. It is also not on the Visit Kilkenny website. Can someone please help us out? Many thanks!
Michael M
Kilkenny, Ireland25 contributions
It's open all day every day all year round and all are welcome (free)
stephaniem176
Savannah, GA237 contributions
What hours is the Black Abbey open to the public?
wendhmagz
Waihi, New Zealand1,516 contributions
I am not sure what the opening hours are but Catholic churches are usually open all day every day until around 7pm (depends on the individual church) and you are always welcome to attend mass. There is no charge to visit the Black Abbey but a small donation is always welcome. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy the Abbey - the stained glass windows are magnificent.
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Black Abbey, Kilkenny
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- Hotels near Black Abbey:
- (0.14 km) Abbeylodge B&B
- (0.17 km) Bregagh House
- (0.21 km) Kilkenny Tourist Hostel
- (0.16 km) The Metropole
- (0.36 km) Kilkenny Inn Hotel
- Restaurants near Black Abbey:
- (0.21 km) La Rivista
- (0.22 km) Royal Spice Indian Restaurant
- (0.21 km) John Cleeres Bar
- (0.16 km) La Bottega
- (0.23 km) Cakeface patisserie